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Here are some recent satellite-related news stories:

1. NASA's Parker Solar Probe Enters the Sun's Corona

On January 29, NASA's Parker Solar Probe became the first spacecraft to enter the Sun's corona, the outer atmosphere of the Sun. The probe is designed to study the Sun's magnetic field and solar wind, and its closest approach to the Sun was just 15 million miles (24 million kilometers) away.

2. SpaceX's Starlink Satellite Constellation Reaches 1,000 Satellites

SpaceX has announced that its Starlink satellite constellation has reached a milestone of 1,000 operational satellites in orbit. The constellation is designed to provide global internet connectivity and is expected to eventually consist of over 42,000 satellites.

3. European Space Agency's Gaia Spacecraft Maps the Milky Way

The European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has completed its five-year mission to map the Milky Way galaxy. The spacecraft has created the most accurate 3D map of the galaxy to date, containing data on over a billion stars.

4. China's Tiantan-1 Space Station to Launch in 2022

China is planning to launch its Tiantan-1 space station in 2022, which will be the country's first permanent space station. The station will be used for scientific research, technology development, and as a testing ground for deep space missions.

5. NASA's Artemis Program Aims to Return Humans to the Moon by 2024

NASA's Artemis program is aiming to return humans to the Moon by 2024, with the goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. The program includes plans to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon, as well as establish a lunar base.

6. India's Chandrayaan-3 Mission to Launch in 2022

India's space agency, ISRO, is planning to launch its Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon in 2022. The mission will include a lunar lander and rover, as well as a relay satellite to provide communication services.

7. SpaceX's Crew Dragon Capsule Completes First Commercial Mission

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule has completed its first commercial mission, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station. The mission marked a major milestone for SpaceX, which is working to establish a commercial crew program with NASA.

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